Glock Breakdown

[Guest 10mm4me]

No, my G19 did not fail me. I decided to break it down fully, something I have not done in a LONG time. I was amazed at the crud that had built up in there, especially behind the extractor. It was really bad, like to the point where I think it may have caused an FTE some time soon. I think I am gonna do this at least once a year now or every 1,000rds at least, maybe not the frame as it was actually very clean (thanks to synthetic gun scrubber) but definitely the slide. If you haven't done this in a while I recommend it. It is stupidly simple.

[Steelharp]

Well, tell simply stupid here how to do it.

[graycrait]

There are a bunch of Glock disassembly (complete) on You Tube. YouTube - Glock Pistol Disassembly

[tercel89]

I do this just like my Transmission fluid : once a year even though it doesnt need it . Plus its good practice !

[Guest GLOCKGUY]

I do this just like my Transmission fluid : once a year even though it doesnt need it . Plus its good practice !

This

[Guest CK1]

FYI, stripped Glocks are dishwasher safe, just make sure you use the pots n' pans setting.

[frankmako]

yes it is good to do a full break down of your glock. once or twice a years seem to work for most. yes, you can get a lots of crud in a glock. normal cleaning will not get this crud out, only a full break down will work. i got an old g22 that i did not clean for several years. just ran ammo thru it, reloads and factory ammo. after several k's i did a full break down and the worst area was the firing pin channel..... other areas were dirty, but not as bad. the gun would have gone many more k's of rounds without the cleaning. that is why i like the glock. they will shoot no matter how well you take care of them.

[Guest NashvegasMatt]

FYI, stripped Glocks are dishwasher safe, just make sure you use the pots n' pans setting.

interesting.

[Guest 10mm4me]

Well, tell simply stupid here how to do it.

The simplest way to describe it is:

1. At the front of the firing pin channel, there is a piece of plastic in front of the tab that moves the firing pin back & forth.

2. With a small punch, slide this plastic forward, then slide the back plate off

3. Turn the slide upside down and everything falls out

4. Pull the extractor out then the small circular thing which is the firing pin safety/stop.

5. Assemble in reverse order, although it will only go together one way.

[Guest VolGrad]

1,000rds is a weekend.

Once per year is fine if you don't shoot much. If you shoot more I would suggest maybe a 5k interval or so as a minimum.

[Guest gw2and4]

FYI, stripped Glocks are dishwasher safe, just make sure you use the pots n' pans setting.

You ain't right.

PS - don't run your Glock through the dishwasher. It's a waste of time & water and may make your dishes taste like CLP or [insert your favorite gun chemical here]. Plus, the carbon build-up it harder to remove than peanut butter from a table knife. And we all know water and soap alone ain't gonna get that done...

[graycrait]

here is a free site that has clear pics of complete disassembly: Disassembly Instructions for a Glock